By: Jared Evan

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo didn’t mince words when addressing the ongoing migrant crisis during a recent speech. He not only aligned himself with New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ concerns about the dire consequences the crisis could inflict on the city but also took direct aim at fellow Democrats, including President Biden and Governor Kathy Hochul, for their handling of the situation. Cuomo’s remarks revealed a deep dissatisfaction with what he referred to as “madness” in Democratic policies.

The NY Post reported on this political development.

Speaking to a largely black congregation at the God’s Battalion of Prayer Church in Prospect Lefferts Garden, Brooklyn, Cuomo boldly declared that the federal government’s approach to managing the migrant problem had been nothing short of a failure.

He held nothing back, stating unequivocally, “The federal government has failed to manage the problem.” Cuomo painted a stark picture, emphasizing that New York City was already grappling with an overload of challenges, and it couldn’t bear the financial burden of this “migrant problem,” which he estimated to be in the billions of dollars. He drove home the point that this was happening alongside pressing issues such as homelessness, rising crime rates, businesses leaving post-COVID, and a general population exodus.

Cuomo didn’t spare his successor, Kathy Hochul, from his critique. Hochul, who assumed office following Cuomo’s resignation, has come under fire for her stance on the migrant crisis, particularly her refusal to compel other parts of the state to accommodate migrants. Cuomo didn’t hold back his disapproval, emphasizing that the steps taken by the state and federal governments, or rather, the lack thereof, made “no sense.” He resonated with Mayor Adams’ concerns and stressed that the current approach to the crisis was unsustainable and unjustifiable.

Perhaps the most striking aspect of Cuomo’s speech was his unequivocal criticism of his own political party. He didn’t hesitate to castigate fellow Democrats for their seemingly dismissive attitude towards the issue of rising crime.

Cuomo pulled no punches when he said, “Hard truth, people out there on the street are afraid of crime. That is the truth.” His frustration was palpable as he criticized what he saw as a lack of acknowledgment of the issue by too many Democratic politicians. In a direct jab at some elements within his party, Cuomo said, “Makes no sense because crime hurts our people,” emphasizing that the majority of crime victims were from marginalized communities, including black and brown individuals and the economically disadvantaged.

Furthermore, Cuomo didn’t shy away from addressing the controversial “defund the police” movement, calling it “the three dumbest political words ever uttered.” This candid critique highlighted his disagreement with left-leaning voices within the Democratic Party who have advocated for reallocating funds away from law enforcement agencies.

Cuomo’s candid remarks echoed the sentiments of former Governor David Paterson, who has also been critical of the current Democratic leadership’s handling of the migrant crisis and crime.

Paterson praised Governor Hochul for taking a more assertive stance on the migrant issue while underscoring the lack of assistance and a concrete plan to address the problem when it was suddenly thrust upon New York City and the state, the NY Post pointed out

In sum, Cuomo’s unfiltered commentary on the migrant crisis, combined with his no-holds-barred critique of fellow Democrats and their policies, paints a picture of deep dissatisfaction.